September 22, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
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THE PRELATE’S VISITATIONS IN ARMENIA DURING THE THIRD ARMENIA-DIASPORA
CONFERENCE
Upon official invitations extended to His Eminence, Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, departed for Armenia on Sunday, September 17,
2006, to join the entourage of His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of the
Holy See of Cilicia at the third Armenia-Diaspora Conference.
Alongside the three-day forum, the Prelate accompanied His Holiness
on His travels and meetings at St. Etchmiadzin and elsewhere. His
Eminence also participated in celebrations and events dedicated to
the 15th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.
On Thursday, September 21, the Prelate joined the entourage of His
Holiness at St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Cathedral in Yerevan
where special prayers were offered for the Republic of Armenia.
The Prelate also joined His Holiness as they visited public officials,
the Sardarabad Monument, and the A.R.F. Bureau Central Offices, as
well as participated in the closing ceremonies of the Armenia-Diaspora
Conference.
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES RESUME AT PRELACY PARISHES
Following summer break, Bible Study classes are once again being
offered at our parishes.
On Monday evenings, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Bible study is offered
at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian.
On Tuesday evenings, Bible study is offered at St. Mary’s Church in
Glendale at 7:30 p.m. by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian.
The Holy Martyrs Church and its youth group in Encino have organized
a monthly spiritual lecture series, headed by Very Rev. Fathers Muron
Aznikian and Very Rev. Barthev Gulumian. The first talk, which will
take place on Wednesday, September 27, features Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian speaking on the topic "The Books and Content of the Holy
Scriptures".
The compete schedule can be viewed in the upcoming events section of
our website at